Jason Ferguson
Jason Ferguson
Jason O. Fergusonis a former American football defensive tackle who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League, for the New York Jets—who originally selected in the seventh round of the 1997 NFL Draft—, Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins. A native of Nettleton, Mississippi, he played college football at Georgia...
against decided dream forgotten hope true
I decided they better hope they never got to play against me. That's why this is like a dream come true to me. I haven't forgotten that day.
felt field guess knows opportunity
That's sweet. I'm hyped. I guess (coach Jones) felt it was my turn. He knows I want the opportunity. He knows I want to be on the field the whole game. It's his decision, so I didn't say anything, but he knows I really want to do it.
bad blown chance feeling fourth game quarter quite rather win
They just know how to win, it's obvious. It comes down to the fourth quarter a lot in this league, and they know how to win in the fourth quarter. It's a bad feeling to be so close. Because you'd rather get blown out then have a chance to win the game and not quite get there.
afraid brothers crying front guys love men rest
It was emotional. I'm not afraid of crying in front of my brothers. Men don't communicate like that, but I love those guys. Those guys will be my brothers the rest of my life.
says side tattoo
I've got a tattoo that says 'no fear' going down the right side of my leg,
understand worst
This is my worst nightmare. I don't understand it. I'm in a daze.
bounce expect faster gonna great inside lie quicker stays vision
You can see what he is on film . . . it ain't gonna lie to you. He's just a lot quicker and faster on film. But he's got great vision and patience. For a little man, you'd expect him, with that speed, to bounce outside. He can do that, but he stays in there and bounces it around inside because he can take those hits.
believe chance felt guy high jones june nobody offered owed recruit took walking
I really wanted to show everyone Jones was right to believe in me. First of all, nobody wanted to recruit me out of high school. Then here comes June Jones walking into my high school. He took a chance on a guy who just tore his ACL. I think I weighed, like, 145. He offered me a scholarship. I felt I owed him a lot. I was going to give him everything I have.
best football needed opened overall player
I think (Jones' comments) opened Nate's eyes, ... I told him we needed him. He's probably the overall best football player on this team.